This piece was originally published by Project Syndicate. We have been granted permission to republish it here due to its insightful analysis concerning the ongoing protests in Iran. ### Currency Collapse and Economic Woes The protests that unfolded in Tehran on December 28 and rapidly engulfed Iran were triggered by a specific grievance: the dismal […]
markdown PHOENIX — In November, Arizona reached its highest unemployment rate since the COVID pandemic’s end. This figure now stands at 4.3%, still under the national average of 4.6%. Such timing is significant as Arizona gears up for a statewide election, where current Governor Katie Hobbs seeks reelection for another four years. Her upcoming State […]
Gustavo Petro, the President of Colombia, has remarked about the persistent inclination of the United States towards conflict, attributing it to their economy’s reliance on oil and coal. In a chat with the BBC, Mr Petro highlighted a striking fact: 70% of the US energy matrix is still centred around oil and coal. His take […]
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Economic Development Council (EDC) rolled out the red carpet on Friday morning. An open house was hosted to welcome the public into their spanking new headquarters situated in downtown Clarksville. Nestled at 335 Franklin St., this fresh location holds much significance. Buck Dellinger, the CEO and president, expressed that being in the […]
There’s a certain air of complexity to the recent movements in the financial markets, particularly concerning the dollar index and associated currencies. Let’s have a proper natter about it, shall we? The dollar index is rather up by 0.17% today, seemingly buoyed by some rather optimistic US economic news. Interestingly, the job cuts last month […]
Certainly, let’s dive into this economic discussion, shall we? If we consider the notion that 1% of LGBTQ Americans might decide to take their leave, we face an intriguing scenario. Such a decision, while seemingly small, could have a rather substantial impact on the economy. Indeed, economists might classify this as an entry-level economic strain. […]
On an unofficial basis, Iran’s rial tumbled to another historic low. Recently, the US dollar was seen trading at about 1.47 million rials. Such trends have left authorities scrambling to alleviate public discontent over rising prices. Reports from the traders suggest the euro was exchanged at nearly 1.72 million rials, while the pound stood at […]
Shafaq News – Tehran On Monday, the US dollar observed a noteworthy increase against Iran’s toman. This continues the recent fluctuations in Iran’s currency markets. The dollar initiated trading at 139,800 tomans at 10:00 a.m. local time. However, by the market’s end, it surged to approximately 143,800 tomans, according to local figures. For a deeper […]
Sure, let’s give this a bit of a British touch, shall we? — In 2025, the esteemed Merriam-Webster dictionary across the pond crowned “slop” as its word of the year. It’s defined as “digital content of low quality that is produced, usually in quantity, by means of artificial intelligence”. This choice highlights a burgeoning concern, […]
Remarks as prepared for delivery. Thank you ever so much for having me today. A pleasure it is to be among such distinguished company, alongside my fellow panelists. As the New Year unfolds, it’s a splendid time to reflect on what the future may hold. I’d like to offer an overview of economic developments in […]
